Is Darius Garland playing tonight? Cavs vs Spurs injury report

The The Cleveland Cavaliers host the San Antonio Spurs on Friday night to continue their home at Rocket Arena. Darius Garland is listed on the injury report as managing his left big toe, meaning he will miss his 15th game for the Wine and Gold already this season.

Five additional Cavs will miss Friday’s game against the San Antonio Spurs, who will be without Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle. Here’s everything we know about Darius Garland’s playing status against the Blazers.

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Darius Garland’s injury status against the Spurs

When it comes to the question of whether Darius Garland game tonight against the Spurs, the answer is no.

Garland was on the floor for 29 minutes in Cleveland’s disappointing home loss to a shorthanded Portland Trail Blazers team. He went just 2 of 13 from the field for six points, four assists and two rebounds. Of course, it was difficult to get into a rhythm, because he was fouled from the jump.

As part of the team’s plan to limit his early season workload, and despite The Cavs have been penalized recently for a similar decision, Garland will sit out Friday’s contest and is expected to compete Saturday night against the Golden State Warriors.

Evan Mobley is a late addition to Cleveland’s injury list; he will be questioned due to illness. Jarrett Allen, Sam Merrill, Larry Nance Jr., and Tirese Proctor will all be out; both of them Allen and Meryl are dealing with injuries “in the same bucket.” Max Struss remains on the sidelines as he is still recovering from surgery on his left foot.

Cavs injury report

Evan Mobley: Questionable (disease)

Darius Garland: OUT (left thumb control)

Jarrett Allen: OUT (right third finger strain)

Sam Merrill: OUT (sprained right arm)

Tirese Proctor: OUT (in person)

Larry Nance Jr.: OUT (right lower leg)

Max Struss: OUT (left foot surgery)

Spurs injury report

Luke Cornett: Questionable (left ankle pain)

Victor Vembanyama: OUT (left calf strain)

Stephon Castle: OUT (left hip flexor strain)

Jordan McLaughlin: OUT (left hamstring strain)

Harrison Ingram: OUT (G League two-way assignment)

Riley Minick: OUT (G League two-way assignment)